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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
THE ACTS OF 1ss7---FIRST SEES
SION.

Heretofore the County Clerk has
made deeds to the purchaser OF
lands returned delinquent and sold
bv the Sheriff. 1t is nov provided
that taxes shall be n lien and bear
six per cent; after two years the
auditor may file a bill in equity to
enforce the lien. 1t is supposed that
a tax-title under this law will be in
better repute than those under the
former statute.
Section of Chapter 30 has been
amended by adding the words in
italics;
No person shall, without 4 State
license, sell or expose for sale or so
1ict or receire for or keep IN his
possession for another spirituous
liquors. Nor shall any person rum
ont such license carry on the 6aSI-
ness Of distilIer or bre'rer Of 'rhfshy,
brandy, ale, porter or beer.
Both acts for keeping roads in re-
pair are of no effect until adopted
by a vote in the counties or dis
tricts,
There is tax of two and 4 half
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
From Free Press:

Chas. Haze, colored. employed al
the Garter House," whilst engaged
in wrestling on Saturday night at
the S. V. R. r. depot, broke his leg.
Drs. Frank Fouke and VIM. Neill
attended to him.
Mr. G. Horace Gallaher of thi g
town has three hens that lay in the
crotch of a tree 10 or IL feet from
the ground. He found nine eggs in
the nest few days ago, took out
eight and left one for nest egg, and
the hens 60 along tending to bust
ness as before. The hens 60 to the
roof of the houset to get into the nest
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

"CoLD SHORT. The Age Of Steel,
saws: There is at this time. despite
all the Western and Southern spec
ulative illusionizing, more real, tan
gible, lucrative and easily obtaina-
BILE opportunities awaiting investl-
CATION and occupation in the Wheel
ing district, between Steubenville
and Bellaire, on both sides of the
Ohio river, comprehended within
thirty mile limits, than exist within
the entire and combined boundaries
of the States of Alabama and Kan
sas. This sounds large, but it can
be confirmed.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

per cent. on legacies above $1,000.
The lawyers will determine whether
this is constitutional.
An attachment can now Issue If a
person is about to remove his prop
erty out of the State so that an exc
cution would be unayailing; and
also, if he has property or rights in
action which he is concealing.
1t is unlawful to chase deer with
dogs before February oath, 1892.
This does not apply TO deer killed
by the owner of land set apart for
the preservation of game.
There is q penalty Of So for hunt
ing or fishing on the lands of an
other. A person in possession OF
fresh venison, between December
18th and September 10Th following,
is presumed to have killed q deer
and is liable to fine of $40 and
Imprisonment for GO days.
Electioneering is prohibited with
in sixty feet Of the polls. No one can
inspect the ticket of another and
then accompany him to within sixty
feet of the polls, nor can tickets be
furnished or received by any one
within sixty feet of the polls, except
the commissioners in discharge of
their duty.
Goods cannot be offered at auction
unless first assessed for taxation.
The Board of Health has some
additional duties.
The County Clerk is no longer re-
quired to post list of deeds.
A new State Board of Examiners
has been created, consisting of four
persons in each Congressional dis
trict, who are empowered to exam
inc teachers and issue first and sec
ond class certificates-the first class
is for twelve years, and the second
class for six years. The Board re-
ceives the snug sum of five dollars
per day for the time actually and
necessarily spent in conducting the
examinations. 1t is safe to say that
sixteen officers have been created
whose salaries will be felt in the
treasury.
Twenty days now constitute a
school M onth, except that Saturdays
are not counted as school days.
Boys under fourteen years of age
who cannot read and write are now
by law prohibited from working in
any mines in this State, but educa
ted boys of any age can.
The other acts, except regarding
the prohibition amendment, are of a
special or local nature.-Condensed
from Greeabrier independent.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

Ask for Stonebraker's Hog Powders.
We would much rather you would be
agreeably surprised at the good results
from the use of Stonebraker's Prepara-
tons than paint pretty pictures To your
mind and you not get the worth OF your
money when the test comes. Should
YOU doubt any statement we make,
please take the trouble To ask some OF
your neighbors about Stonebraker's
Preparations. Most every family I'm tho
United States knows something of the
wonderful merits and curative powers
of Stonebraker's celebrated family med
icnes and standard preparations, sold
in every store in the land.
Now. as we have said in setting out on
this little article, don't be duped into
buying an article good for everything.
Don't pin your faith TO cure-all-some-
times we are asked the questions: Are
Stonebraker's Horse and Cattle Powders
good for Chickens? We reply no: but,
saws the customers, wa can get Horse
and Cattle Powders which read: Good
for Chickens, too That's very true;
YOU can get so-called Rheumatic cure
that is advertised To make hens lay, but
that is just why you should not throw
your money away for such stuff. You
have common sense To sec through the
deception, and should keep your money
poor than invest it in such commodities.
Stonebraker's Horse and Cattle Powders
are for Horses and Cattle. Give your
Horse a well ventilated stable, good dry
bed, kind treatment, and moderate feed,
with StonebraEers Horse and Cattle
Powders in it, and you will always have
good Horses. For Cows IL increases the
flow of milk, imparts 10 the butter nice
golden yellow and hardens the fat of the
stock Ii will cure Pleuro-Pneumonia.
IL cured WIN. Preston's of Sykesyille,
after lie had lost a number with the ter
rible disease. He writes: ! am sure !
would have lost all my fine dairy stock
had not used Stonebraker's Horse and
Cattle Powders. Ask any of your neigh
bors about Stoncbrakcr's Horse and Cat
tie Powders, or write us for testimonials
from farmers, dairynen ana brctdcTs or
fine stock throughout the United States,
for Coughs, Colds, Distcmper, Lung Fee
yer, Hide Bound, lieavics, Chandler
Worms, Epizootic, Black Tongue, Pink
eve, Botts, etc. You viii find stone
brakcr's Horse and Cattle Powders
neyer-failing remedy. Remember, the
feed is TO be reduced one-iourih, and use
the Powders according 10 directions. OF
course there are some people Who do not
give their stock one-fOurth as much
food as they should have at any time.
TO such we say: Your day Of reckoning
will come: you must give an account Of
your stewardship TO your poor, dumb,
faithful beast as well rs 10 your fellow
man.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

Let us agree what shall be the
principles and policy of our party.
Then let us support men who will,
in good faith, carry out those prin-
ciples and enforce that policy.
We must discard men who profess
principles they will not enforce.
Our columns are always open to
those who differ from any view it
unprecedented us in fair discus
sion: deception and falsehOOd can,
not succeed.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

The smallest type is called Bril-
liant, the next larger size Diamond
then follow in graduation Pearl,
Agate, Nonpareil, Minionette, Min
ion, Brewer, Bourgeois, Long Prlm-
err, 1.-THE type with which this is
printed), Small Plea, Plea, English,
Great Primer and Double Plea.
We intend to put about half of this pa
per in minion the type with which this
paragraph is printed and thereby near
Iv double the volume of our reading
matter without charging, at present,
the size of the DEMOCRAT.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

WORK CoMMENCED.-WOrk has
been commenced at Harper's Ferry
on the property bought by the com
pany that proposes to erect paper
and pulp mills at that place. SUI
perintendent Quigley has about forty
men at work on the property along
the Shenandoah river, and is busily
engaged in excavating and filling up
preparatory to the erection of the
new buildings. 1t is the intention
to prosecute the work as rapidly as
possible, add derricks and other
necessary facilities will be arranged
at once. 1t is to be hoped that no
further legal difficulties will be
thrown in the way of the enterprise,
for it will certainly be of incalcula-
BILE benefit to Harper's Ferry and the
entire country.-Shep. Register.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

"Sav, boss, see dis ere leg or mine.
Well, dat leg bin still ~ years, an jis
gin ter use it,"
sWhat made IL sti1, JcrryY
"Ruinatism, boss, Runatism! ] was
slave 10 de war, am ] went through too
much 'sposhur. Man alivcl DE angels
could hear me boiler when dc ole oman
went fur to fix dis leg"
"Did you not try anything to cure H.,
Jerry"
"Yas. sah! De hole house full or roots
and medishun, whit an dc ole oman
buy"
"And none OF them did You any good?',
"No, boss. ! didn't git much 'iefe tel
some white lady tole de ole oman bout
dat Stonebraker's Eminent, so tuck
an got er bottle, an de fust time use
il I gan ter feel easy, an dat night i
sleep jes rs SCUM as er 'possnni. ! tell
errer people dat Stonebraker's Lininlent
breaks up de Rumatism. Good -bye, boss,
de train am comin'p
The above conversation occurred some
months ago, between one OF orr salcmen
and old Uncle Jerry, OF Wilmington,
Del. who suffered tortures with Rhou-
matism, but is now able to get around
without the aid OF his crutches.
a. X. SETT8AN.
nov.2,. SLY.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
Communicated
RIpoN, April 25, 1887.


Mr.. EDIroR.-Having few hours
leisure, lowing to the continued
rains) 1 thought would take trip
to the river and try my luck at ang-
ling, which resulted in the capture
of one of the largest fish ever caught
in the Shenandoah river. 1t was ex-
amined by Mr.. /. B. Page, who pro-
nouneed it to be salmon. 1t meas
ured 2 #. and inch in length, 81
inches wide and 4 inches across the
back, with scales l J inches across,
and weighed 10 pounds. The flesh
was of beautiful golden color. If
any one can beat it / would like to
hear of it.
JOSEPH MYERS.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

Mr.. Monte Griffith, the general
manager of the Berryville Amateur
Dramatic Club reports, that the Club
met with great success during the
series of entertainments recently
given, at different towns. Every
place greeted them with a cordial
welcome and crowded house, and
urged them TO return to their city
again at an early date.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
The Legislature will adjourn Sat-
urday night.

On last Tuesday the following
bills had passed both Houses:-To
establish the boundaries with Mary
land and Pennsylvania; to limit the
cost of lunatics in Jail; to require
circuit clerks to report to the Audi
tor claims certified for payment; to
repeal the tobacco license. Both the
appropriation bills have passed the
House.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

Governor Wilson has named as
directors of the Insane Asylum, Jno.
T. Colston, of jefferson; j. {. Alder
son, of Wheeling, and Ira c. Post, of
Harrison. Admirable appoint
ments. Jno. Preston, of Greenbrier,
has already been confirmed by the
Senate.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

The Clarke Courier says: Mr.. j.
L. Davis of Berryville is contempla-
ting the purchase Of the plant of the
old cheese factory neor that place
and converting it into creamery,
provided it can be bought at such a
price as will in his Judgment justify
him in making the investment.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
The Interstate Commission.

WASHINGTON, May "a lumber
firm at Montgomery Station, Pa,
complain othe Interstate Commerce
Commission that the railroad
charges them as much to haul lum
Der from Dubois, Pa, distance of
I4l miles, as is charged for the haul
from Dubois to Baltimore, 3l4 miles.
The firm asks if this is not discrlm-
nation and a violation of law.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

LOGAN TUCKER AND-TUCKER Lo-
GAN.-General John A. Logan's
son married a Miss Tucker and
has son named Tucker Logan.
Ex-C Congressman Ran fuckers son
married Miss Logan and has son
named Logan Tucker.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

The Rev. John Webb and a big
black bear met recently in the woods
of Pocahontas county, w. Va. MIR.
Webb spent the next five hours in
lodging around the beast, and final
" killed him with q pocket-knife.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re.
ouired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
Satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
q cents per box. For sale by George I.
Light. iahii-c''
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

Bishop Peterkin, during this sea
son, has administered the rite OF
confirmation to 81 candidates in this
and Berkeley counties, which is
nearly half the total number of con-
firmations in the State since the lst
of June. 1886.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

1t is stated that in Charleston, W..
Va. where the court recently voted
for prohibition, that not only is more
LIQUOR sold now than was before, but
that one-half more United States
licenses have been issued than there
was before prohibition was adopted.
-GreenJrier Independent.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
A private letter from Charleston

A private letter from Charleston
says:
1t now turns out that Camden S
managers had assurances that
enough Republicans were coming to
him to elect. and this was why they
agreed to withdraw him if not elect
ed in seven ballots. 1t had been
''set up" that the lobby should
shout when Carr voted and they did
shout, but failed to stampede. TWAS
too apparent 1t was fixed up The
failure to create enthusiasm made
the other Republicans afraid.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

The main stem pipe on the tow
boat j. c.. Risher exploded early
Monday morning, killing a deck
hand named Hayes and fatally
scalding Engineer James Campbell
and Fireman Edward DUNCAN, OF
Parkersburg, West Va.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

The thirteenth annual grand con-
claye of the Grand Commandery of
Knights Templar of West Virginia
will be held in Charleston, May 18th.
Gustav Brown, Esq, of this place,
Grand Senior Warden, will attend
this meeting.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
a CARD.

To all who arc suffering from the errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness. carly
decay, loss OF manhood. &c.. will send a recipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. Thisgreat
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self-addressed envelope to the
Rev. JOSEPH T. IxMAS, Station D. Nep York City,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

The Machinery for the large fac
tory of William Phillips u Sons has
been received and is now being put
in position. The factory will be in
full blast probably the 10Th of this
month.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

The Drawbaugh property at Shen-
andoah Junction, in this county,was
sold last Friday, by Special Com
missioners Trapnell and Baylor, to
Mr.. S. L. Williams-.hc store build
ING at 81, 275 and dwelling at 81 $50.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

Mr.. Geo. II. Beckwith has secured
a patent for his remedy for hog
cholera. This remedy has been
thoroughly tested by many of our
farmers, all of whom pronounce 1t to
be one of best remedies ever pro-
ducad
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

Mr.. Fayette B. Souders on Tues
day last, showed us q pair OF
large German Carp, raised in his
fish pond on the suburbs of this
place.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

A postoffice was established to-
day at Stockyard, Summers county,
w. Va, with Hamilton F. Biggers
as postmaster. Lowell is nine miles
south, Anderson eight miles north
east.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
The Proportion Between Letters.

Some letters are used more fire.
quently than other. The proportion
between the small letters is shown
below, viz, When "a" is employed 50
times, "x" is used only 4 times. If a
font" consists of l,069 letters, there
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

Mr.. r. ID. Rutherford and family
left here on Wednesday last for Col
umbus, Neb., where they expect to
make their future home.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
PUBLIC SALE
Valuable Real Estate.

DY virtue of DEGREES of the Circuit
I'D Court of Jefferson county, West Va,
the one pronounced on the 3rd day of
August, 1885, ard amended and affirmed
by the decree Of the Supreme Court OF
Appeals, the other pronounced on the
9Th day of December, 1856, in the causes
heard together, of Wm.J. Grantham VS..
d. b. Lucas, trustee, and ais, and A: w.
McCleary VS.. the same and ais, pending
in said Circuit Court of Jefferson coun-
ty, the undersigned, Special Commits
sioners, will offer for sale at public out
CIV to the highest bidder in front Of the
Court House i'm Charlestown on
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
PURE BLUE WINDSOR PLASTER,
To the Ladies
Oh
CHARLESTONN AND WEST VIRGINIA.

ASH, Nd, September, 1886.
Eleven of us brothers and sisters was
cured of Scarlet Fever by using Stone
braker's Liniment on fat bacon applied
to the throat.
w. G.. ASH, Ash, Md.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
M. S. Burdette
Stationery, Martinsburg.

Some sheep belonging to Z. f.
Wall, on the farm occupied by Mr.
Jacob II. Moler, were destoyed by
dogs q few days ago.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

The Democratic State Convention
in Louisville, KY, on Wednesday,
nominated Gen. A. S. Buckner, for
Governor.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
will be of each {:

The proportion between capitals
is as below, viz: The number of let
tiers being l,l3l, there will be of
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
A win Case Compromised.

The Hanlin Small will case, which
has been pending in the Circuit
Court for two years, was comprom.
lied. Thirty witnesses had been
examined, and lengthy speeches
made by counsel, when the whole
case was terminated by this COM
promise. Some $4,000 was involved
COURTESY TO Gov. LEE-At the
Patti performance in Washington
Tuesday night, Secretary Whitney
spied Gov. Fitz Lee, of Virginia, sit
ting in one of the orchestra stalls.
An usher was directed to 60 to Gov.
Lee, present the compliments OF
Mrs. Whitney, and say that she
would be pleased to entertain him
in her box. The Governor accepted
the invitation, and was soon chat.
ting merrily with the presidential
party.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06

% ICIEN ire II " II III DE IT,
adjoining Solomon Gruber, Martin
Swimley, Mrs. Seibert and others, and
about two miles from Middleway and
the same from Summit Point on the Ii.
q o. II. X. Valley Branch. The farm
lies beautifully and is handsomely i'm
proved by a
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-05-06
Large Brick Dwelling,

containing 8 rooms, in good repair, a
LARGE SWITZER BARN, nearly new,
good Kitchen, Smoke House, large Cis-
tern and two never failing Wells OF de-
lightful Water,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-04-14

Who will make the biggest trout
catch this season?
If the largest fish are not always
the ones that are lost in landing?
If 1t is not premature to tell a
woman she is an angel until it is
seen how she can cook steak and
boil potato?
If rum is not the vice precedent
of society?
Why no one is so open handed as
he who has nothing to give?
How to stuff a deer's head? With
taffy and gumdrops.
If all our readers would not profit
by remembering these Nine Nevers /:
Never get in a rage.
Never disparage another by name
in a letter.
Never say a word or write line
in passion.
Never take physic until you have
tried patience.
Never refase to pay a debt when
you have the money TO do it with
Never forget that of the word uu-
SAID you are master--of the word
spoken you are slave.
Never say what you would do
under any given circumstances; you
might do just the opposite.
Never find a fault until yeu are
as sure as you are of your existence
that "A fault has been committed.
Never be without the tribune If
you want to be happy content with
yourself and neighbor. As this
costs only $50 Il year, why should
you not be happy?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-04-14
1 WONDER

If Ralph thinks that he is equal
to anyone Of age now that he has
succeeded in deyourlng p boiled
eggs without intermission?
Why truisms have to be so often
repeated to make their full i'm
preston?
If prodigality is more natural to
man than economy?
If it is not nearly time to take
some steps towards observing Dec
Grafton day in our city?
If eggsperience taught that eggs
are eggstensiyely eaten on Easter
Sunday?
How many walked to Schaafs on
Good Friday?
Who will get the silver cups next
week at the Drum Corps dance?
If it is safe TO abuse "a mule be
hind his back?
Why the crab is always trying to
catch on?
If hens were human would they
strike at Easter tide?
IF the farmer who raises a glass
too often is likely to raise much else
If you would like to know who
we printed some elegant wedding
irvitations for recently?